​Without a doubt, we all hold onto stuff that bogs us down, keeps us stuck and holds us back. Sometimes it's all the physical stuff cluttering our lives and sometimes its emotional baggage holding us hostage. Either way, holding onto all this junk can drain our energy, hurt our hearts and rob our peace of mind. And hopefully that's not what we want. I confess that I have sometimes left scratch marks on things I've let go of. But with intention and practice, it's getting a bit easier.

For those of us who have a hard time letting go, this is for you...

From my heart to yours...

"She let go.She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go.She let go of the fear.She let go of the judgements.She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming in her head.She let go of the committee of indecision within her.She let go of all the 'right' reasons.Wholly and completely, without hesitation or worry, she just let go.She didn't ask anyone for advice.She didn't read a book on how to let go.She didn't search the scriptures.She just let go.She let go of all the anxiety that kept her from moving forward.She let go of all the planning and all of the calculations about how to do it just right.She didn't promise to let go.She didn't journal about it.She didn't write the projected date in her Day-Timer.She made no public announcement and put no ad in the paper.She didn't check the weather report or read her daily horoscope.She just let go.She didn't analyze whether she should let go.She didn't call her friends to discus the matter.She didn't do a five-step Spiritual Mind Treatment.She didn't call the prayer line.She didn't utter one word.She just let go.No one was around when it happened.There was no applause or congratulations.No one thanked her or praised her.No one noticed a thing. Like a leaf falling from a tree, she just let go.There was no effort. There was no struggle.It wasn't good and it's wasn't bad.It was what it was, and it is just that.In the space of letting go, she let it all be.A small smile came over her face.A light breeze blew through her.And the sun and the moon shone forevermore..." -Ernest Holmes

This is my wish for you. Real freedom in your body & soul. Like a leaf falling from a tree...Here's to letting go and soaring free!

Happy Spring! The last few weeks, I've been very busy traveling. A little personal retreat time in the Poconos followed by a week in the Berkshires for my Positive Psychology year long program. Take a look at my books... As a life-long-learner, I thrive in a learning environment and I'm excited to share this journey with you as I delve deep into the Science of Happiness and Well-Being.

It's not easy to know what we need and then carve out that time for ourselves. Sometimes we wait and learn the hard way. Something I know for sure...When we fill ourselves up, everyone benefits. We have more to give and then giving comes more easily from our overflow. What fills YOU up and are you doing it?

Have you heard the saying...We teach what we need to learn? It's my passion to teach others to become wide receivers. And I don't mean on a football field. I'm talking about real life, everyday stuff.

To become as good at receiving, as you are at giving. Listen up. This is important if you want to avoid the pitfalls of falling into the downward spiral of overwhelm, autopilot, crankiness, compassion fatigue and resentment. What a dangerous slippery slope and so hard to climb out from. There is a way out. It's simple but not easy.

There is a beautiful French proverb that states, "Gratitude is the memory of the heart." It is the way the heart remembers. But how do we remember, to remember in our crazy busy fast paced lives? It has to be something more than a theme that shows up on Thanksgiving day.

Several years ago, Roger and I traveled to Bali, Indonesia where we were mesmerized with the beautiful people and culture and their overwhelming sense of appreciation, hospitality, simplicity and fulfillment. It awakened in us a desire to be more grateful. Simplify and enjoy life's little pleasures. Honor and appreciate, simple abundance. It's been an ongoing practice since.